Kawasaki KH-4
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| Type: | Multipurpose helicopter |
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August 1962 |
| Number of pieces: |
211 |
The Kawasaki KH-4 was a multi-purpose helicopter from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries , which was developed from the Bell 47 .
History and construction
The KH-4 was a further development of the Bell 47, built under license by Kawasaki since 1952. The most visible difference between the KH-4 and its predecessor was the new, fully enclosed, enlarged cabin with removable side doors and space for three passengers on one Bench behind the pilot's seat offered. The helicopter was equipped with new controls, revised instrumentation and larger tanks.
A total of 211 KH-4s were produced, including four that were converted from existing Bell 47Gs. The majority was bought by civilian operators, some helicopters were also acquired by the Japanese and Thai armed forces.
Military use
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 3 |
| length | 9.93 m |
| Main rotor diameter | 11.32 m |
| height | 2.84 m |
| Main rotor area | 100.6 m² |
| Empty mass | 816 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 1293 kg |
| Cruising speed | 140 km / h |
| Top speed | 159 km / h |
| Service ceiling | 5640 m |
| Range | 400 km |
| Engines | 1 × piston engine Lycoming TVO-435-B1A with 200 kW |
See also
literature
- John WR Taylor : Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1966-67 . Sampson Low, Marston & Company, London 1966.
- Michael JH Taylor: Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation . Studio Editions, London 1989, p. 557.
- RW Simpson: Airlife's Helicopters and Rotorcraft . Airlife Publishing, Ramsbury 1998, pp. 123-25.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Data from John WR Taylor: Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1966-67. P. 105.